Current Conferences

The IAPT biennial conference in 2019 is located in Brazil, Latin America, a context where liberation and hope are central motives of Liberation Theologies, deeply rooted in the Latin American cultures. São Leopoldo, located in South Brazil, is considered the birthplace of German immigration that began in 1824.

The topic "(De)coloniality and religious practices: liberating hope" is the theme of the Conference and will guide the keynotes,roundtables, plenary as well as paper and poster presentations with the aim of discovering the place of Practical Theology in a world with constant changes and contrasts.

In the following links, you have access to all information you need to make an astonishing and unforgettable experience in Brazil.

To learn more about the theme of the conference, please click on "overview".

To submit a paper, please click on "call for papers".

To register as listener participant, please click on "registration".

To learn about currency, weather, language and other information for your trip to Brazil, please check the information on "Announcements" on the main menu, on the top of the page.

Financial Support

Participation in the IAPT conference in Brazil. Preference will be given to IAPT members; financial support will mostly be limited to travel costs. For Latin Americans there will be financial support only for registration fee. Click on the link below to access the form and register your request: